Spit n strings

 A rowdy, energetic track, that's a favourite at our live shows.
A little bit tongue in cheek with a nod towards those who've had trouble pigeon - holing our sound ! x

This is Hip-Hop.  - Everything 'n' Nothing E.P (Track #5)

This song can be about whatever you want it to ......but the original intent was about chasing and capturing that ever illusive moment of artistic perfection. As art is created by humans, some would say it can never be completely perfect, as to make errors is in our nature. How many times have you been alone singing, rapping, dancing....and had a moment of brilliance? "Damn! I wish I'd recorded that!!" Then you go to recreate it in front of a lens or in a sound booth but you can't quite capture that original potency. Tom used to have that problem with freestyles, but realised that a moment of inspiration, belongs to that moment in time, and if it's a freestyle, then  surely it's intended to be free...........like a butterfly.
Written by Tom and James in 2008 

Butterflies - Everything 'n' Nothing E.P (Track #4)

A modern  love song, with a catchy hook, and a touch of Spit 'n' Strings trademark humour. 

SPIT N STRINGS - In 'n' out my life - Everything 'n' Nothing E.P, 2011 (Track #2)

The title track of our E.P 'Everything ''n Nothing' (or 'owt 'n' nowt in Sheffield!) is about putting things into perspective. When we have a bad day, and think nothing is going our way, it's easy to forget that compared to a lot of people in the world, we've got everything.

Everything 'n' Nothing - Everything 'n' Nothing E.P, 2011 (Track #1)

James came up with the concept for this track. He knew a young man with learning difficulties who was always cheerful and a joy to be around. Unfortunately, he got bullied at his work place, 'people' locking him in cupboards, conning money out of him......scum. 
This is his story. 

Daniel's Song - Everything 'n' Nothing E.P, 2011 (Track #6)-      FREE DOWNLOAD

This track is about the side of the cocaine trade that the western consumer, on the whole, doesn't see. The consequences of our nation's appetite for the coca leaf are immense, and the impact is felt from it's country and place of origin, to all the stops on it's journey, and not only by the people directly involved with it. We're not trying to play angels for a minute, but if people could see all the things that their 'Saturday night gram' has seen, and caused, maybe they'd look at it in a different way................

Supply N Demand - Everything 'n' Nothing E.P, 2011 (Track #3)

Spit n Strings are a Hip-Hop/Indie 4-piece.

Their 2014 L.P 'Heavier than Elephants' has received rave reviews, and is available here....
https://itunes.apple.com/album/heavier-than-elephants/id957955373?l=ja&v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1

Tom Douglas - Lead vocals.
James McManus - Vocals/acoustic guitar.
Dave Murphy - Bass guitar/backing vocals.
Chris Basford - drums.

Formed in Sheffield in 2007 by Tom and James, the acoustic duo became a full band in 2012. 
Dave Murphy joined on Bass, with Chris Basford (Grand Ol' Ukes of Yorkshire/Cool Beans T.V show) joining on drums.
The result is a much fuller, richer sound, 
which is evident on their 2014 track; 'Radio 4'

The band have a conscious edge with a twist of comedy.
 They're regulars on the city's thriving live music circuit, having played countless gigs, with acts such as; Tom Hingley,The Violet May, 50 Sniffs, Smiling Ivy, Hey Sholay and Ed Tudor Pole. 
They've played annually for the last four years at the city's famous 'Tramlines' festival and also played Y-Not festival in 2013 and in 2014.
They host a monthly night 'Spit 'n' Strings and friends', showcasing Sheffield acts at 'The Redhouse' (voted Sheffield's best live music venue in exposed magazine)

Recording of the new tracks took place @2flystudios under the expert ear of Dave Sanderson. 

The first single was released in October 2014 and was called Radio Four. It is available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer. cdbaby. 

"Music that will make you laugh and cry"
"From sharp, social commentary to side-splitting comedy"
"Sheffield's Hip-hop Dons"
"The best act we saw at Tramlines, brilliant."